Sessions House, Courthouse in Preston, England.
The Sessions House stands on Lancaster Road with a symmetrical facade of thirteen bays and a four-stage tower reaching 54.7 meters high.
Built between 1900 and 1904 to replace an older courthouse on Stanley Street, the Sessions House construction cost £90,000 under architect Henry Littler's direction.
The Grade II listed building functions as Preston Crown Court and Family Court, handling legal proceedings from criminal cases to domestic matters.
The courthouse operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with security checks required for all visitors entering the building.
The structure features Longridge stone masonry and includes Ionic columns at its entrance, with two primary courtrooms on the first floor.
Location: Preston
GPS coordinates: 53.75970,-2.69861
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:53
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